Comparison

PredictCurrent vs Nakaih

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PredictCurrent

Navigate coastal waters with detailed tidal and ocean current maps. Access 10-day forecasts for currents, wind, waves, and sea temperatures. Essential for safe marine planning and exploration.

Highlights
  • Ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps
  • 400m and 4km global coastline coverage
  • 10-day animated forecasts for currents, wind, and waves
  • Hourly tide chart data
  • Wind-against-current interaction analysis
  • Sea temperature tracking
Features
Currently charting
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Navigate coastal adventures with precision using real-time tidal current data from PredictWind. PredictCurrent delivers ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps, plus 400m and 4km maps covering 90% of global coastlines. It also includes full ocean current coverage, empowering fishermen, sailors, and coastal explorers with essential tools for current tracking, tide planning, and marine navigation. Developed by PredictWind’s expert oceanographers, trusted globally for industry-leading forecasting, PredictCurrent supports confident and safe coastal navigation for boating, fishing, sailing, and kayaking. Why PredictCurrent - Unrivalled Precision: Ultra-high-resolution 100m tidal current maps provide unmatched detail for coastal tide planning, ideal for fishing, sailing, or paddle sports. Also includes 400m and 4km resolution maps. - Trusted Expertise: Built by PredictWind, pioneers in marine and ocean current forecasting, delivering professional-grade data. - Comprehensive Tracking: Monitor tidal currents, ocean currents, winds, waves, and sea temperatures with animated maps and hourly tide chart data for 10 days. - Coastal Navigation: Join fishermen, sailors, kayakers, and coastal explorers worldwide who rely on PredictWind’s marine weather and current data for informed navigation. Key Features - Ultra-High-Resolution 100m Tidal Current Maps: Visualise intricate nearshore water current movements with clarity, ideal for coastal navigation, route planning, and safety. - High-Resolution 400m & 4km Maps: Access tide and ocean current coverage for 90% of global coastlines, seamlessly integrated with live ocean current data. - Advanced Dashboard: Analyse wind-against-current interactions, wave heights, tide cycles, and directions using accurate ECMWF wind forecasts. - Animated 10-Day Forecasts: View dynamic tidal currents, ocean currents, wind, waves, and sea temperature forecasts on interactive marine maps. - Detailed Data Tables: Access hourly data on current speed and direction, plus alerts for wind-against-current situations. Tailored for fisherman, sailors, kayakers, and coastal adventurers, PredictCurrent offers essential tools for safe marine planning—backed by PredictWind’s proven ocean data and current tracking accuracy. Start with a 14-day free trial. Access ultra-high-resolution tidal current data, tide charts, ocean current forecasts, wind, waves, and sea temperature tools for your next coastal journey. Terms & Conditions: https://www.predictcurrent.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.predictcurrent.com/privacy-policy

About

Nakaih

Features
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Understand the seasons. Plan with tradition. Nakaih brings you the traditional Maldivian seasonal calendar, used for generations to guide fishing, farming, and daily life. With simple, beautiful design and accurate tracking, the app helps you stay connected to the rhythm of the islands. Features: Nakaiy Calendar – View current and upcoming Nakaiy periods Forecast Insights – Traditional seasonal expectations, aligned with today’s weather Cultural Guide – Learn the history and meaning behind each Nakaiy Smart Notifications – Stay informed when the season shifts Built for Islanders – Helpful for fishermen, farmers, travelers, and anyone living by the sea Whether you follow the old ways or just want to reconnect with nature, Nakaih helps you plan better—season by season.

Screenshots

PredictCurrent4 screens
Nakaih4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nakaih at none against PredictCurrent's 5. Nakaih also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). PredictCurrent's advantage is chart position (#70 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PredictCurrent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Nakaih asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, Nakaih every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PredictCurrent versus Nakaih: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredictCurrentNakaih
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (255 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings255 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#70 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPredictWind LimitedANSOM

Bugs and requests

PredictCurrent

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Unable to add location error messages despite valid coordinates
  • Location setup fails to respond or complete
  • Password not saved correctly in database, preventing login
  • Account creation fails with character handling errors
  • App crashes when setting locations
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  • Free trial access inconsistent across devices
  • iPad version blocks access to charts despite iPhone trial access
  • Data unavailable errors at valid deep water locations

Requested features

9 requests
  • Extended forecast data for full 24-hour next day coverage
  • Smaller time increment stepping (sub-hourly) for racing
  • Exact tide turn time information beyond hourly data
  • Legend/symbol guide for app indicators
  • Improved coastal and estuarine modeling
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  • Better 100m resolution coverage beyond UK Solent region
  • Cross-platform synchronization between iPhone and iPad
  • Offline access to saved locations
  • Multi-language support (German, French, etc.)

Nakaih

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PredictCurrent

Subscriptions5
  • PredictCurrent Pro 1-Month14 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly14 Days trial$29.003 Months
  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly3 Days trial$29.003 Months
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  • PredictCurrent Pro 3-Monthly7 Days trial$29.003 Months
  • PredictCurrent Pro Annual14 Days trial$99.001 Year
None

Nakaih

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PredictCurrent free?
PredictCurrent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nakaih free?
Nakaih is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PredictCurrent or Nakaih have ads?
Neither PredictCurrent nor Nakaih shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PredictCurrent or Nakaih?
PredictCurrent ships an update monthly, and Nakaih every 2 weeks. Most recently, PredictCurrent was updated on September 23, 2026 and Nakaih on September 21, 2026.

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